1996 Hyundai Accent Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 24%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,132miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Hyundai Accent, 24% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,132 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dealership refused to perform the recall 02v341000 repairs for the lower control arm. They indicated that the part did not need to be replaced. Within 2500 miles of the dealership inspection the recall defect occurred. Both lower ball joints needed to be replaced. One ball joint rusted through, and the other had developed a fracture.”
NHTSA complaint #10044952, filed 2003-10, 190,300 miles“The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #02v341000 lower control arm, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall #02v341000 lower control arm, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Consumer included receipt from previous repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10014649, filed 2003-03, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling 65 MPH, the lower control arm failed, the tire turned sideways into the fender and the vehicle dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed his residence. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 02v341000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm) but was informed that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10398467, filed 2011-05, 120,000 miles“The contact stated while the vehicle was being repaired for other recalls, upon inspection it was discovered the front coil springs and upper mounting brackets were cracked. There is NHTSA recall # 98v245000, regarding the front coil springs. The front coil springs were replaced under recall in 1999 however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The manufacturer has been alerted and no repairs have been made.”
NHTSA complaint #10151482, filed 2006-02, 98,000 miles“The contact stated, the service dealer refused to honor recall # 02v341000 for the front lower control arm. The vehicle was inspected in august of 2003. The front lower control arm on the right side was replaced in 2005 and the left side front lower control arm was replaced in august 8, 2006, at the owners expense. The manufacturer and service dealer determined there was no recall in the company database. The contact showed the service dealer a copy of the recall letter.”
NHTSA complaint #10164898, filed 2006-08, 73,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V341000Dec 20, 2002On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland…Covers: Hyundai Accent 1995–1996
- 98V245000Oct 6, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana…Covers: Hyundai Accent 1995–1997
- 96V113000Jul 1, 1996Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.Covers: Hyundai Accent 1995–1996
Related service bulletins
- 10172142Feb 5, 2020This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 24 | 24% |
| 1995 | 54 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1996 Hyundai Accent
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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